Linking Activity, Nutrition, and Child Health (LAUNCH): protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of children as they develop from infancy to preschool age

Linking Activity, Nutrition, and Child Health (LAUNCH): protocol for a longitudinal cohort study of children as they develop from infancy to preschool age

Abstract Background Physical activity is known to provide important health benefits in children ages 3 years and above, but little is known about the effects of physical activity on health in very young children under age 3. LAUNCH (Linking Activity, Nutrition, and Child Health) is a study designed...

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Main Authors: Russell R. Pate, Edward A. Frongillo, Kerry Cordan, Marsha Dowda, Alexander C. McLain, Myriam E. Torres, William H. Brown, Agnes Bucko, Emily R. Shull
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Sedentary behavior
Sleep
Diet
Weight status
Infancy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09023-7

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